Quantity Surveyor
Salary
Negotiable
Location
London, South East England, United Kingdom
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Property & construction
Job ref
X3-1354448
Job posted
Posted 4 hours ago
We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor for one of our roads and highway clients.
- Job Type: Full-time, permanent
- Location: West London OR South London, with occasional travel to other sites
- Salary: Competitive
- Sector: Highways maintenance / civil engineering
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team supporting a high-profile highways contract. This Quantity Surveyor position offers the opportunity to play a key commercial role across planned and reactive maintenance works, helping to deliver essential highway maintenance and public realm improvements. The successful Quantity Surveyor will work closely with commercial, operational and client teams to drive value, manage risk and support strong contract performance.
Day to day of the role:
- Manage the commercial aspects of planned and reactive highway maintenance works
- Prepare cost estimates and valuations from task orders and project drawings
- Undertake CVRs and ensure accurate financial reporting across the contract
- Monitor contract performance, identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Implement effective cost control measures to support profitability and value
- Support the administration of NEC Term Service Contracts and maintain contractual compliance
- Produce and present monthly CVR reports to senior management
- Build strong working relationships with operational teams, clients and key stakeholders
- Support informed commercial decision-making throughout the contract lifecycle
Required skills & qualifications:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Previous experience managing commercial activities on highways, infrastructure or construction contracts
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Term Service Contracts
- Experience producing monthly CVRs and managing contract finances
- Commercially astute, proactive and confident in identifying risks and opportunities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational and senior management teams
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Benefits:
- Permanent full-time opportunity within an established commercial team
- Involvement in a high-profile highways maintenance contract
- Varied workload across planned and reactive works
- Opportunity to influence commercial performance and contract success
- Exposure to key client and stakeholder relationships
- Occasional travel across wider operational locations
How to apply
To apply for this Quantity Surveyor position, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.